Air India Group says it plans to restore its full Middle East flight network this winter, according to Nipun Aggarwal. He says the main operational challenge during the recent period of heightened tensions in the region is not a drop in passenger demand, but restrictions affecting flight operations. Those restrictions stem from airspace closures, which limit routes and scheduling even when demand remains steady. The statement points to operational constraints as the key factor behind any disruption to service, rather than reduced travel demand. By restoring the full network in the winter season, the airline indicates it expects airspace conditions to improve enough to resume the broader set of routes it operates across the Middle East. The comments reflect the airline’s assessment of how quickly it can bring back services once restrictions are lifted, and they focus on the impact of airspace access on connectivity. Overall, the message is that restoration depends primarily on operational conditions caused by airspace policy changes rather than passenger interest.